Will Commencement ceremonies be canceled?

MIT's virtual Commencement ceremony will take place on Friday, May 29. Learn more by visiting the Commencement website.

When will diplomas be distributed?

While we can assure you that graduating students will receive a traditional, paper diploma, we are not yet certain of the timeframe for distribution. MIT’s process to produce and package diplomas requires in-office work across multiple offices that cannot be undertaken until it is determined to be safe to return to campus.

To ensure that we are prepared to distribute your paper MIT diploma when the time comes, please complete the following steps:

• Go to the degree application in WebSIS.
• Confirm that your mailing address is up-to-date.
• Indicate whether you would like to receive your diploma when the in-person ceremony is held (date TBD) or have it mailed to you (when it is safe to do so).

Digital diplomas will be issued for the virtual Commencement ceremony on May 29 and on the first of the month thereafter.

What is the most immediate way to prove that I have graduated?

We strongly encourage students to opt in to our digital diploma program.

Alternately, our office can supply official degree certifications. Email records@mit.edu to request one.

How can other institutions or potential employers verify my digital diploma?

Please direct them to our Digital Diploma Verification webpage for instructions.